Highlights of the STB decision decided March 19, 2003.
"...FRA rather than this Board, has jurisdiction over any safety-related issues..."
"...Amtrak has completed the line rehabilitation, according to the terms. Therefore, it has complied with our conditions, and our analysis of this matter is complete."
"We also stated... that: FRA has indicated...that Amtrak should not be prevented from operating at speeds of up to 79mph as long as the line is maintained in accordance with FRA Class 4 track safety standards. Accordingly, we now find that Amtrak has complied...and we ...permit Amtrak to operate at FRA Class 4 speeds."
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